Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in May
May at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 63°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes May an average month here.
- Average low
- 63°F
- Average high
- 82°F
Range across the year: 37°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 13.7 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: roughly 3,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1995 to 2025.
That makes May the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 61/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 73°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 13.7 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.8-hour midwinter low and the 14.2-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 30,903 recreation visits, down 3.8% from 32,109 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 43.8%, so May may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 75°F / 54°F | 1.4× Busy | 45 Fair |
| May | 82°F / 63°F | 1.1× Average | 61 Good |
| June | 88°F / 70°F | 1.1× Average | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Charles Pinckney, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in May 2027
The National Park Service lists these Charles Pinckney facilities as closed during May 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center (visitor center): closed until May 1, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
May averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 63°F at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
May is average at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 61/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 3,000 recreation visits at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1995–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1995–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.